The option to view Twitter/X without ads is finally here, but it’ll cost you $16 per month. Meanwhile, Mastodon has no ads at all. https://www.pcmag.com/news/twitters-new-ad-free-premium-plus-tier-costs-16-per-month
Mastodon is the best way to keep up with what's happening.
Follow anyone across the fediverse and see it all in chronological order. No algorithms, ads, or clickbait in sight.